Digital Security Act (DSA)
‘CSA will be repealed’
Law Adviser Asif Nazul yesterday said the government will move towards repealing the controversial Cyber Security Act.
Writing in the time of autocracy
it is difficult to put a number on those innumerable Bangladeshis who lived in fear or had a peripatetic life during Hasina-led regime.
Cancel all CSA, DSA cases against journos: Editors' Council
The Editors' Council today demanded that the government withdraws and cancels all the cases including those filed against journalists under the Cyber Security Act (CSA) and the previous Digital Security Act, as well as harassment cases related to the recent movement
DSA was indeed a political weapon
What guarantee is there that the CSA won’t be abused similarly?
60pc DSA cases filed by agencies, govt or AL activists
Around 60 percent of the Digital Security Act cases were filed by law enforcement agencies, the government, or pro-government political parties, according to a research paper by Centre for Governance Studies (CGS).
Flowery rhetoric on CSA cannot redeem it
High Court judge’s comments a wake-up call for CSA proponents
Opinion / Of the AL, for the AL, and by the AL
AL-nominated and AL independent candidates will have enough AL supporters to represent a decent voter turnout.
Overhaul the Cyber Security Agency to protect data
Citizens’ data must be protected
Will Khadija’s ordeal end with her release?
The long shadow of DSA continues to haunt victims
Ex-army officer Hasinur Rahman now sued under DSA in Rajshahi
Former army officer Hasinur Rahman was sued in a case filed with the Cyber Tribunal in Rajshahi today (September 1, 2022).
UN rights chief’s visit: Conflicting expectations and a hope for positive change
UN human rights chief's visit to Dhaka revealed contrasting expectations on the part of the government and rights groups.
Thoughts on Sajid’s and Sourodip’s victory
Two university students have made Bangladesh the first Asian country to win the World Universities Debating Championships. Will this stunning rhetorical feat spark the spirit of debate in our society?
"DSA imposes draconian punishments for a wide range of vaguely defined acts"
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan has said that the Digital Security Act of Bangladesh imposes draconian punishments for a wide range of vaguely defined acts.
118 journalists attacked till May this year: Article 19
As many as 118 journalists were physically attacked in the first five months of this year, said Article 19 in a statement today (June 12, 2022).
Police arrest editor of local Rangamati daily in DSA case
Police have arrested an editor of local daily Dainik Parbatto Chattogram, a Rangamati-based local daily over a case filed under the controversial Digital Security Act (DSA).
Comment on nomination business: Prof Kalimullah, 2 others sued under DSA
A case has been filed against three people including National Election Observation Parishad’s President Prof Kalimullah for his comment that Arfanul Haque Rifat, Awami League backed mayoral candidate of Cumilla City Corporation bought nominations in exchange of Tk 60 crore.
HC stays 3 DSA cases against photojournalist Kajol
The High Court today stayed the trial proceedings against photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol in three cases filed under Digital Security Act.
No ifs or buts, DSA must be amended for everyone’s sake
DSA is being used to target voices of dissent
Govt will make changes in DSA if needed: Law Minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq today (May 31, 2022) said the government will make changes in the Digital Security Act if it deems necessary, in order to ensure its best practices since this law has been misused and abused to some extent.